Culdcept Begins getting Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release, pre-orders open

Culdcept Begins was just announced for Switch 2 and Switch during a Nintendo Direct last week, and a physical release has been confirmed.

This is a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, meaning you’re getting both versions of the game. In other words, it’s playable on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The full game is included on the cartridge.

There’ll be both a standard version and a Steelbook Edition, though the latter is exclusive to VGP. The collector’s edition features a folding box, base game and booklet, ten art cards, a steelbook, and the soundtrack.

Here’s some information about the title:

Long ago, in a world where Culdcept was scattered due to a dispute among the gods…

The People of the Landmass and the People of the Deep Lake coexist in peace. Their continent is called Bavrashka. It’s the land created by the gods. However, within the faith that governs the People of the Deep Lake, a certain faction watches from the shadows with growing suspicion. They are secretly plotting the resurrection of a sealed god… The protagonist, who lives on the surface, is a student at Royal Cept Academy , an academy that trains so called “Cepter”. There, he spends his days working hard with his classmates to develop his abilities. One day, the protagonist receives news that a port town has been attacked and learns that the evil forces of the pagan sect have begun to move. Soon after, in a battle that threatens the entire world, he awakens to his true power as a Cepter. Welcome to Culdcept BEGINS, the latest entry in the Japanese turn-based card strategy series that has been around since 1997! Is this your first time stepping into this wonderful card-based world? No worries! This latest installment is a perfect place to start, modernized with new players in mind!

Key Features

• Thrilling, card‑based battles – offline or online!
• Stunning, hand‑painted background art!
• A friendly introduction for new players!

You can already pre-order the Culdcept Begins Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release here. Get a first look at the game here.